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ET65 MTV

2016 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

37,069 mi
Last recorded37,069 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET65 MTV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 37,069 miles

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2026 37,066 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper slight play in top mount

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2025 34,749 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear axle corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2025 34,749 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2024 32,001 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 28,230 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 28,229 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 25,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective perishing/smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 25,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective perishing/smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 19,533 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs wearing, lip on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 19,533 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs wearing, lip on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 15,768 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 12,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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ET65 MTV is a 2016 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2016 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 30,048 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET65 MTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 10 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ET65 MTV registered?

ET65 MTV is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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